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June 15, 2005
June 15, 8 am
yesterday asher had a couple of very stressful times, during our morning visit and then during our evening visit. what we figured out in the morning visit was that when his lungs were being suctioned only the right one was getting cleaned out. his left one was almost full and so he was really struggling to breathe. it was like he was drowning. once we figured this out and they suctioned out his left lung he really rested very peacefully. during the evening visitation his lungs had filled back up, but since we had figured out the problem they were able to suction out both sides of his lungs and he almost immediately went to sleep. we are so thankful to the Lord for revealing this. it was truly evidence of His had at work here.
once they can sit him up for a while each day this will really help the collection of fluid on his lungs. right now, though, this continues to be a problem as well as infection setting in. the recent culture they did on his lungs shows signs of infections, and they are treating it with some pretty strong antibiotics.
in addition to praying for asher and me and my family today, please pray for denise and dave baker. denise has been a long and very faithful volunteer with widows harvest, even working for us for a little over a year, several years ago. denise also has a ministry to single mothers.
last night denise's husband dave was working on her car and i don't know any of the details, but his hand was crushed according to one report i was able to get this morning. they are at the doctors right now from what i understand.
denise and dave have been at our sides throughout the time since asher was first injured and now our hearts are breaking for them. as soon as i know more about dave's condition i will let you know.
living in God's amazing grace,
andy mendonsa
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Dear Andy and Family
we are praying and watching about asher every day. god is going to raise him from the bed. we will also pray for denise and Dave. we love you and praying for you.
in him
N. usha kumari and family India.
Posted by: N.Ushakumari at June 15, 2005 02:07 PM
Please keep doing your updates! I do not know you or your son, but recently moved from Chattanooga to Asheville, NC, and found a link to your blog on loapher.com. I am praying for your family. Your blog entries have given me a much needed new perspective and encouragement in my own struggles and journey with the Lord.
Posted by: Abby Underwood at June 15, 2005 03:34 PM
Gloria, I am so deeply sorry to hear the news about your son Asher. My family and I will keep him in our daily prayers. I know this pain must be immense for you all. God bless you and your family. Sincerely, Sean Thompson
Posted by: sean Thompson at June 15, 2005 03:46 PM
Dear Andy and Gloria, I just want to say thank you for sharing this most painful journey with us. Like others that have commented, I too am amazed and deeply moved by your faith, your struggle, your faithfulness, your honesty. I have questioned God when I had much less reason to... Hold on! God loves you like you love Asher, but more so. You are all in our thoughts and prayers now and will continue to be. God's peace, Karla Fowkes
Posted by: Karla Fowkes at June 15, 2005 07:15 PM
Andy...
All the widows here at the Widows Ministry Center, in Sevierville, are praying for Asher. The ladies have all contributed and put together a basket for your family of snacks for the hospital, along with notes and scriptures. I would like to deliver it to you tomorrow, Thursday while I am in Chattanooga. Please call me at 865) 599-8869 instead of e-mailing me back (since I am leaving early tomorrow morning) and won't be able to check e-mail. agreeing for a miracle...
Carolmarie, Ministries Coordinator/Chaplain
Posted by: Carolmarie at June 15, 2005 09:43 PM
